Overnight Sanitation Supervisor

Bento Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training & development

Job summary

Bento Sushi in Chicago seeks a Sanitation Supervisor to oversee RTE sanitation operations, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and SQF/BRC standards across our food production facility.

You will lead sanitation staff, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with QA, Maintenance, and Production to meet schedules while upholding food safety and environmental safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or food science background preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in RTE or high-risk food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles, SQF/BRC or other GFSI standards.
• Ability to read SDS documentation and sanitation procedures.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation operations for RTE processing and packaging areas.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Verify proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, conveyors, drains, walls, floors, and production lines.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment and production areas are ready for startup.
• Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and safe handling procedures.
• Train sanitation employees on cleaning procedures, PPE, chemical safety, LOTO, and GMPs.
• Maintain sanitation records, logs, and documentation accurately.
• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, and Production to ensure sanitation effectiveness and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Investigate sanitation deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor sanitation KPIs including ATP results, environmental swabs, audit findings, and downtime.
• Assist during third-party, customer, USDA/FDA, and internal audits.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of sanitation chemicals and tools.
• Enforce employee attendance, discipline, and performance expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to sanitation efficiency and food safety.

Skills

HACCP

GMPs

SSOPs

Allergen control

Environmental monitoring

Chemical safety

Leadership

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or food science background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sanitation tracking systems

Job description

Location

• Chicago Food Factory- 2136 South Peoria Street Chicago, IL 60608 | 10:00 pm to 7:00 am

Responsibilities

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all cleaning and sanitation activities within the Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility. This position ensures that equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure are cleaned and sanitized in compliance with company policies, GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC standards, OSHA regulations, and all applicable food safety requirements. The Sanitation Supervisor leads sanitation employees, verifies cleaning effectiveness, and supports production readiness while preventing product contamination and cross-contamination.

• Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation operations for RTE processing and packaging areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Verify proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, conveyors, drains, walls, floors, and production lines.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment and production areas are ready for startup.
• Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and safe handling procedures.
• Train sanitation employees on:
  • Cleaning procedures
  • PPE requirements
  • Chemical safety
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • GMPs and hygiene practices
• Maintain sanitation records, logs, and documentation accurately and completely.
• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, and Production departments to ensure sanitation effectiveness and production schedules are met.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Investigate sanitation deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor sanitation KPIs including ATP results, environmental swabs, audit findings, and downtime.
• Assist during third-party, customer, USDA/FDA, and internal audits.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of sanitation chemicals and tools.
• Enforce employee attendance, discipline, and performance expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to sanitation efficiency and food safety.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in wet and cold environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE including gloves, aprons, goggles, face shields, and respirators if required.
• Able to work in an environment of wet floors, cleaning chemicals, cold temperatures; noise from processing equipment and frequent walking and standing

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• ATP and microbiological swab results
• Chemical usage control
• Employee safety and training compliance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or food science background preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in RTE or high-risk food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of:
  • HACCP principles
  • SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards
  • GMPs
  • SSOPs
  • Allergen control
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Chemical safety
• Ability to read and understand sanitation procedures and SDS documentation.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.

Preferred Certifications

• HACCP Certification
• OSHA Safety Training
• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) preferred

Example Schedule

• Night shift or off-shift work commonly required
• Weekend and holiday availability as needed

Why you should join our team:

• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

For more information about Bento Sushi and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; Sanitation Supervisor, Sanitation Manager, Cleaning Supervisor, Sanitation Lead, Hygiene Supervisor, Sanitary Supervisor, Environment Services Supervisor, Industrial Sanitation Supervisor, Sanitation Team Leader.